What is the difference between 35 weight and 50 weight on thread ?
Remember, in the fixed weight system, the higher the number, the thinner the thread. This could be confusing because there are other unit of measures, i.e. the fixed lenght/TEX. In the fixed weight the number represent the number of skeins necessary to make one pound of thread, so the heavier the thread less skeins are required, viceversa the lighter the thread more skeins are required. A quick rule of thumb is to use the 50 wt for general purpose sewing, piecing and even quilting. Use the 35 wt for hand quilting and machine quilting as well if you like the thread to stand out more on your quilt. Our 50wt. is slightly heavier than regular sewing thread. Excellent for piecing, sewing, beautiful in quilting when you do not want too heavy a thread. Our 35wt. is a highly decorative quilting thread, for both machine and hand. This is by far the most popular quilting thread when you want the thread to really enhance the beauty of the quilt.
